San Diego, CA -- (press release excerpt) -- Lindows.com, Inc. today released LindowsOS, the most affordable Linux desktop system for business, home and school available for $129 - including a complete software library. LindowsOS runs hundreds of applications while maintaining compatibility with legacy Microsoft Windows file formats.

LindowsOS 3.0 is immediately available here. It is available preloaded at Wal-Mart in a complete line of LindowsOS computers, starting at $199, by visiting this link. Mail order customers can find LindowsOS computers at Tigerdirect.

"Until now, the value of Linux has been unavailable to 99% of the world to experience first hand," said Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows.com, Inc. "Lindows.com, Inc. along with our top-tier retail partners are now making this affordable technology, LindowsOS, available to everyone so they can start saving money on their desktop computing needs. Our unique Click-N-Run technology makes the power and value of Linux software practical for any business, home or school."

The complete LindowsOS Membership Edition package, including two CDs, is available now for a $129, plus shipping. The digital download saves $10 plus any additional shipping charges.

Lindows.com, Inc. is working with StepUp Computing to launch a LindowsOS 3.0 version of their new DocuNote Tablet PC for availability in Q'1 2003.